Donald Trump and Racism (Vote)

 

WHAT ARE CHRISTIANS, ESPECIALLY EVANGELICALS, DOING SUPPORTING TRUMP?

I have been left bewildered by people who continue to support Donald Trump. I just don't get why people back a man who is ruled by greed and motivated by racism and sexism. They can no longer deny his flawed character and turn to the Bible and say God has always used flawed people. I'm sorry. As a Black person, there is not enough of Christian-splaining to get me on board with an outright racist.

If I haven't said it lately, I'll say it now. I am a Christian first, second, and last. As a practicing Christian I use the Bible as my guide for daily living. It instructs me in 2 Timothy 2:15, King James Version (KJV) "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

Christians have a DUTY to correctly understand the Scriptures, live by a correct understanding of the Scriptures, and to teach sound doctrine in regard to Scripture. If people see Donald Trump as a man chosen by God, what is the KINGDOM mission, or message Trump has?

I have heard on many news programs whether God figures into a candidate's choices and motivations. Christians are encouraged not to make any decisions in their public or private life without prayer and making sure that the decision is in line with "What Would Jesus Do" or "What Would God have me to do." I must say that I am offended by people speaking sarcastically about this religious practice. But a person's individual religious practice should not be forced on others. People should be able to see by a person's actions whether that person is living out the faith they proclaim.

If there was a list made of sinful things Donald Trump does and Godly things Trump does, which list would be the longest? The way he speaks about minorities, like at the Black Conservative Federation and about E. Jean Carroll would not go in his Godly column.

Trump: “These lights are so bright in my eyes. And I can't see so many people out there. But I can only see the black ones, I can’t see the white ones. That's how far I’ve come.”

It saddens me to read our Black youth saying they have no plan to vote. Their grandparents fought so hard for them to enjoy freedoms, and they WILL lose them checking out of politics because they are at PRESENT able to live without being arrested, harassed, targeted, for being Black. People ask, "How could humans ever have owned humans?" Simple. People never believed people would go that far. Religion, sadly, has always been the 'entry' card to gain power and do evil. Exactly what the Republican Party is doing now, and minorities and women cannot envision themselves being treated inhumanely by other humans. Our history is proof that it happens. YOUNG PEOPLE, YOU MUST VOTE!!!

The Republican Party is taking the lasting respect of Christianity down. People pointed to Christianity as crazy at times. Take speaking in tongues for example, which my denomination does not do, seems crazy to many denominations and outsiders. Speaking in tongues does not make Christians crazy, a little scary like the Scriptures says they would appear to others, yes, but not psycho. The TRUTH about speaking in tongues is a Christian is not to speak in tongues unless there is an interpreter present to tell the listeners what is being said. As I said, interpretation of Scripture has been a point of contention between denominations and speaking in tongues is one of them. The original meaning of 'speaking in tongues' does not mean a gibberish language, but different languages from different parts of the world (Spanish, French, Italian etc.). Speaking in tongues does not send anyone to hell unless it is used as a measuring stick for salvation. This truth in Scripture has been divided in many different ways and 'wrongly' at times.

Donald Trump is on the world stage and never passes a microphone without speaking. He name-call people, belittle people, constantly complain, elevate himself above others, lie compulsively, demonstrate greed, and panders to the worse emotions of his followers. I ask again, what is his Kingdom mission for God? Trump is for Trump and the people who support him are also for self.

Philippians 3:7 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." This is not Donald Trump. This is not the Republican Party. Each try to outdo the other as the most hateful. Democrats are not perfect either, but they are not malicious, racist, or sexist. YOUNG PEOPLE YOU MUST VOTE!!!

I keep using the word sad when I speak about the United States' political climate. I'm also in disbelief at how my sisters and brothers in Christ are behaving. It causes me pain to hear and see how people use and try to manipulate Christianity for their own purposes. This should be the issue that affects Evangelicals the most: What kind of ambassador for God have we become?

Why do I continue to speak on this subject? Because it is my duty as a Christian. Matthew 18:15-17“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector."

Young people, you have a duty to continue to ensure everyone in America is safe from racism and sexism and all other "isms." America is your house, and you would never allow horrible things to happen in your home. Black men and women declare themselves KING and QUEENS. Well, it's time to defend your kingdom and make sure those you rule are taken care of. VOTE.

Blue wave 2024

 

VOTING TODAY and planning to vote NOVEMBER?

 There are two things on the minds of people today, STOP Trump by any means necessary and ELECT Trump by any means necessary.

   

    What happens when politics meets religion? Well, sometimes you end up with a President Trump. No one could have predicted it, but it happened and more and more Trump like candidates have been elected to various other public offices to the dismay of an even larger group of Americans. 

    Evangelicals encapsulated former President Trump in prayer and praise and their ferver for him has not decreased since he has left office. The face of Christian religion is facing a reputation crisis as it throws it's weight behind a man of questionable character, ethics, morals, and finances. They insist his character does not matter, he does the Lord's work, and the means by which he does it does not matter. Christian results matter. THE END. I say not so fast.

    In my book, The Politics of Prayer, I remind the reader this frustrating, polarized, even currupt time in government of a nation is nothing new and it can be survived. The back excerpt reads:

JUDAS DEMANDED REVOLT! CHRIST COMMANDED LOVE!

    In a time of governmental tyranny, persecution, and religious corruption in Jerusalem; a new religion, Christianity, would change nations and individuals on a scale never seen before. Some called for the overthrow of goverment and religious leaders, but Jesus taught: "BEGIN WITH SELF."

    The Politics of Prayer examins the power of prayer and wisdom in times of economic uncertainty, govermental chaos, and religious corruption. Through Scripture and various quotes, this book gives specific tools for the reader to use while dealing with the stresses of an ever changing nation much like that of Jesus' time. A must read for those involved in the political process. A must read for people concerned by the deterioration of their nation.

    The call for separation of church and state remains a sound request, but a country will always be shaped and influenced by its religious observer's beliefs. Religion does not have to be destroyed for a country to flourish. After mass murders in schools, movie theaters, and grocery stores, political leaders will call for prayer. Those against assault weapons say the time for prayer is gone and new laws are the answer. Who is right and who is wrong?

    There is an answer for both camps and it does not have to be an either or situation. Prayer is not an enemy of politics, the heart of man is the enemy of politics. We must always remember, Judas served a purpose, and corruption in goverment and in religion have served purposes throughout history: CHANGE. 

    In my book I hope to calm those who feel evil always wins and the poor are forever forgotten. I attempt to encourage those who have grown tired of doing good when it seems like a dropped pebble in an ocean of ignorance and hate. I remind those who have become disappointed with the heart and action of their neighbor, family, and friend not to become bitter, but to stay the course of being his brother's keeper. I support each and every person exercising their free will by using their right to vote. In the end, all important, pivotal change began with one brave person. CHANGE always begins with SELF Democrat or Republican.

My book, The Politics of Prayer, is available on amazon.com